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Take a shot at checking your knowledge about some National Hockey League players whose last names begin with S-Z!
22 quizzes and 230 trivia questions.
1.
  Which Staal Brother?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will ask questions about the hockey careers of the four Staal brothers from Ontario; Eric, Marc, Jordan, and Jared.
Tough, 10 Qns, nowayjose60, Aug 17 10
Tough
nowayjose60
183 plays
2.
  Joe Sakic    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on my favorite player in the NHL.
Average, 10 Qns, rbonam, Mar 08 06
Average
rbonam
922 plays
3.
  NHL Goalie: Ron Tugnutt   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ron Tugnutt was an amazing goaltender, with an inspiring attitude before every game. See what you know about this retired goaltender. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Bruce007, May 01 09
Average
Bruce007
174 plays
4.
  NHL Goalie: John Vanbiesbrouck    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about one of the greatest goaltenders to grace the grand game of hockey: John Vanbiesbrouck. How much do you know about him?
Average, 10 Qns, Bruce007, May 01 09
Average
Bruce007
203 plays
5.
  NHL Goalie: Roman Turek    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the career and life of retired goaltending sensation Roman Turek. How much do you know about him?
Average, 10 Qns, Bruce007, May 01 09
Average
Bruce007
187 plays
6.
  NHL Goalie: Mike Vernon    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the great goaltender Mike Vernon, who for some reason is one of the most overlooked greats to have played the game of hockey. Enjoy my quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, Bruce007, May 01 09
Average
Bruce007
168 plays
7.
  Georges Vezina    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the life and career of this outstanding ice hockey player?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Jan 03 11
Average
Rowena8482 gold member
141 plays
8.
  NHL Goalie: Tommy Salo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz, the second in an epic series of goaltender quizzes pertains to the ex-NHL goaltender Tommy Salo. See what you know about one of the games most under-rated goalies.
Average, 10 Qns, Bruce007, Feb 14 07
Average
Bruce007
171 plays
9.
  NHL Goalie: Garth Snow    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about ex-NHL goaltender Garth Snow. He retired at the end of the 2005-06 season and became the General Manager of the New York Islanders. How much do you about him?
Average, 10 Qns, Bruce007, May 01 09
Average
Bruce007
180 plays
10.
  Mats Sundin Test Your Knowledge   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Calm, cool and collected was the Leafs great Mats Sundin. This is a little quiz about one of the best players to ever play the game. Have fun. Brace yourself!
Tough, 10 Qns, Leafs13, Jul 22 10
Tough
Leafs13
152 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What was the style of goaltending that Vanbiesbrouck consistently played with?

From Quiz "NHL Goalie: John Vanbiesbrouck"




11.
  The Staal Brothers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your IQ on the famous Staal brothers, including questions about their junior hockey careers, NHL entry drafts, and life in the NHL.
Average, 10 Qns, pittpengawin, Mar 27 11
Average
pittpengawin
130 plays
12.
  Rick Tocchet    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Long before Rick Tocchet was involved in a major gambling scandal, the right wing was a star on the ice.
Average, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, May 01 09
Average
GoodVibe gold member
159 plays
13.
  Joe Sakic, Hockey Sensation   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here lies questions of one of the most talented and dedicated hockey players, Joe Sakic. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, EyeOf_TheTiger, May 25 08
Average
EyeOf_TheTiger
510 plays
14.
  All About Alex    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a 15 question quiz all about 2003 Avalanche star Alex Tanguay.
Average, 15 Qns, Tanger 18, May 01 09
Average
Tanger 18
262 plays
15.
  Steve Yzerman Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz for all those who love the greatest Red Wing ever.
Tough, 10 Qns, Jade19, Oct 23 07
Tough
Jade19
824 plays
16.
  Devils' Scott Stevens    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This quiz is about the hard hitting Devils' captain, Scott Stevens.
Average, 5 Qns, TIMMAY10, May 01 09
Average
TIMMAY10
348 plays
17.
  Pierre Turgeon    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a toughie on my favorite NHL star of all time.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Gymhero, May 01 09
Difficult
Gymhero
173 plays
18.
  Questions on Steve Yzerman    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz on the greatest captain ever, Steve Yzerman.
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, delan1, Dec 19 06
Very Difficult
delan1
333 plays
19.
  Tommy Salo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you're a Tommy fan you may enjoy this quiz :) Good Luck
Tough, 10 Qns, karen_2000, Feb 14 07
Tough
karen_2000
475 plays
20.
  Patrik Stefan    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Patrik is an excellent player whom I had the pleasure to watch before he hit the big time.
Difficult, 10 Qns, psr13, May 01 09
Difficult
psr13
197 plays
21.
  Teemu Selanne    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Teemu Selanne is one of the best players to ever grace the National Hockey League. But what do you really know about the Finnish Flash? Take this quiz and find out.
Average, 10 Qns, iluvpouliot67, May 01 09
Average
iluvpouliot67
359 plays
22.
  15 Questions: Mats Sundin Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I love Mats Sundin. I hope you do too.
Tough, 15 Qns, Larissa13, Mar 08 06
Tough
Larissa13
1460 plays

NHL Players S-Z Trivia Questions
1. The Staal brothers all started their junior hockey careers playing in the OHL. Which teams have the Staal brothers played for?

From Quiz The Staal Brothers

Answer: Peterborough Petes and Sudbury Wolves

Eric and Jordan both played for the Peterborough Petes during their junior years, but not at the same time. Marc and Jared played for the Sudbury Wolves as teammates.

2. What was Georges Vezina's 'cool' nickname?

From Quiz Georges Vezina

Answer: Chicoutimi Cucumber

Georges was born in Chicoutimi, Quebec, in 1887. The 'Cucumber' part of his nickname came from his always seeming 'as cool as a cucumber' during matches. Goobies, Poodiac, and Asbestos are all real places in Canada.

3. Which Staal brother scored his first NHL hat-trick against the Maple Leafs?

From Quiz Which Staal Brother?

Answer: Jordan Staal

With his first career NHL hat-trick on February 10, 2007, Jordan Staal became the youngest player to score a hat-trick at the age of 18 years, 153 days.

4. For how many seasons did Mats Sundin play for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

From Quiz Mats Sundin

Answer: 13

Sundin played for Toronto for 13 seasons wearing #13. The legend was able to wear the "lucky" number for his entire career in the NHL and in international play.

5. Tocchet was the _____ pick overall in 1983.

From Quiz Rick Tocchet

Answer: 125th

Notable picks in 1983 included Steve Yzerman, Cam Neely, Pat LaFontaine, Tom Barraso, Dan Quinn, and Claude Lemieux. Tocchet was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers.

6. John Vanbiesbrouck was selected in the fourth round (72nd overall) in the 1981 NHL entry draft, by which team?

From Quiz NHL Goalie: John Vanbiesbrouck

Answer: New York Rangers

John Vanbiesbrouck played the first game of his NHL career in the 1981-82 season as a member of the New York Rangers. In that game, he played against Colorado. He stopped 29 of 30 shots in a winning effort.

7. Garth Snow was born on July 28, 1969 in which country?

From Quiz NHL Goalie: Garth Snow

Answer: United States of America

Garth was born in Wrentham, Massachussets in 1969. He started his hockey career at an early age, blocking shots from opposing teams and his friends alike. As a result, he was drafted at the young age of 18.

8. What was Yzerman's PPG (points per game) average during the 1996 playoffs?

From Quiz Steve Yzerman

Answer: 1.11

Yzerman scored 20 points in 18 games to lead the Red Wings to their first Stanley Cup in 42 years.

9. What team drafted Selanne tenth overall in 1988?

From Quiz Teemu Selanne

Answer: Winnipeg Jets

He was drafted out of Jokerit Helsinki in the Finnish junior leagues.

10. During his three and a half years spent with the New York Islanders, how many times did Turgeon lead the team in overall scoring?

From Quiz Pierre Turgeon

Answer: 3

Turgeon led the Islanders in scoring in all 3 full years spent with the Islanders. He led the team with 95 points in 1991-92, a few weeks after being traded from the Buffalo Sabres, 132 points in the 1992-93 season, and 94 points in the 1993-94 season, though he should've cracked 100 points that year, but he was benched for a few games and he also missed several games with a broken cheek bone.

11. Which team did Joe Sakic win his first Stanley Cup with?

From Quiz Joe Sakic, Hockey Sensation

Answer: Colorado Avalanche

Colorado swept Florida 4-0 in the 1995-1996 playoffs.

12. What country is he from?

From Quiz Patrik Stefan

Answer: Czech Republic

It is now the Czech Republic but was Czechoslovakia when he was born.

13. When was Alex Tanguay born?

From Quiz All About Alex

Answer: November 21, 1979

Alex was born on November 21, 1979 in Ste. Justine, Quebec.

14. What pick overall was Steve Yzerman?

From Quiz Steve Yzerman

Answer: 4th overall

Steve is said to be the best 4th overall pick ever.

15. Scott Stevens was born on which date?

From Quiz Devils' Scott Stevens

Answer: April 1, 1964

Scott was born on April 1, 1964, in Kitchener, Ontario.

16. What year was Joe Sakic drafted?

From Quiz Joe Sakic

Answer: 1987

Joe was the 15th overall pick.

17. Mats Sundin was the captain of which NHL team in 2001?

From Quiz Mats Sundin

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

18. Where was Tommy Salo born?

From Quiz Tommy Salo

Answer: Sweden

Tommy was born on Feb. 1 1971 in Surahammar, Sweden (Both of his parents are Finnish)

19. Which brother was the last to be drafted by an NHL team?

From Quiz The Staal Brothers

Answer: Jared Staal

In 2001, Jared was playing for the Florida Everblades in the ECHL. He was the only brother who hadn't played in the NHL by the time he was 20.

20. Georges Vezina spent his professional hockey career from 1910 onwards, as goaltender with the same team. Which team was it?

From Quiz Georges Vezina

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

Georges played 16 seasons as goaltender for the Canadiens, both in the NHA and the NHL. In all that time, he was the only goaltender they employed.

21. Despite being called Ron Tugnutt, Mr. Tugnutt actually had a much longer name that had to be cut down so it could become simply Ron Tugnutt. What was his full birth name?

From Quiz NHL Goalie: Ron Tugnutt

Answer: Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt

Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt was the birth-name of Ron Tugnutt. He chose to shorten his name [for good reason]. Many NHL players actually shorten up, or spell their names differently so people can pronounce, or memorise them easier. Examples, other than Tugnutt, include Evgeni Nabokov (originally Yevgeni Nabokov), Nils Ekman (originally Nisse Ekman), and Andrew Raycroft (originally Andrew Joseph Ernest Raycroft).

22. How many All-Star games did Tocchet play in?

From Quiz Rick Tocchet

Answer: 4

Tocchet was played in the 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1993 All-Star games. He scored a goal 19 seconds into the second period of the 1991 game, which was the fastest goal at the start of a period at the time.

23. Turek was drafted in the 6th round (113th overall) in the 1990 entry draft. Which team selected him?

From Quiz NHL Goalie: Roman Turek

Answer: Minnesota North Stars

Although Turek was drafted in 1990, he had to wait until the 1996-97 season to play, as a member of the Dallas Stars. His first career start was on November 20, 1996, in a 3-1 winning effort against his future team, the Calgary Flames.

24. John Vanbiesbrouck was born on 4th September 1963 in which American city?

From Quiz NHL Goalie: John Vanbiesbrouck

Answer: Detroit

Vanbiesbrouck was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1963. John never played minor hockey in Detroit, nor did he ever end up with the Detroit Red Wings. He played most of his junior hockey with Sault Ste. Marie of the Ontario Hockey League, before being drafted in 1981.

25. Garth Snow was drafted in the 6th round (114th overall) by which team in the 1987 NHL entry draft?

From Quiz NHL Goalie: Garth Snow

Answer: Quebec Nordiques

Garth played considerably well in the high school, and college leagues before being drafted. With his low draft number, Garth was forced to wait more than six years to get his first break in the NHL.

26. In 1990, how many games did Yzerman score in?

From Quiz Steve Yzerman

Answer: 50

Yzerman scored in an amazing 50 games out of 80, an astounding 63%. Yzerman later became a great two-way player, but did have a few monster seasons.

27. What position does Selanne play?

From Quiz Teemu Selanne

Answer: right wing

Surprisingly, Selanne's twin brother was a goalie.

28. In what season did Turgeon lead the Buffalo Sabres in scoring?

From Quiz Pierre Turgeon

Answer: 1989-90

Turgeon led the Sabres in scoring with 106 points (40 goals and 66 assists) in the 1989-1990 season, allowing him to be selected for his first ever NHL All Star Game appearance where he netted 2 goals for the Wales Conference.

29. Patrik's younger brother's name is what?

From Quiz Patrik Stefan

Answer: Robert

It was in a newspaper article a few years ago.

30. What team did Alex play his junior hockey for?

From Quiz All About Alex

Answer: Halifax Mooseheads

Alex played 4 seasons for "The Herd", including one season on a line with Phoenix sniper Ladislav Nagy.

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